| Regimental number | 3593 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough, Queensland |
| School | Albert State School, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Paterson Murray, Lennox Street, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served as Major for 12 months in Citizen Military Forces before being accepted for the front. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3593A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | He was awarded the D.C.M. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Dernancourt, Somme, France |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Valenciennes Communal Cemetery (Plot V, Row B, Grave No. 11), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 155 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Jonathan and Margaret MURRAY, Lennox Street, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During a strong enemy attack at Dernancourt on the 5 April 1918, he displayed marked gallantry and initiative. He had charge of a Lewis gun team commanding an important position, against which the enemy launched determined assaults. He repeatedly repulsed them, and by his accurate fire inflicted heavy casualties and he himself was woun ded in three places, he continued to use his gun with great effect. He set a fine example of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
